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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 FVBMOT history

LC61 FVB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 187,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

LC61 FVB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
187,492 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FVB was last recorded at 187,492 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 15,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2022: 17,206 miles, lower than 157,261 miles on 3 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,079 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
15,413 miles
Average per year
10,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,492 miles
  • 2022 – 172,079 miles
  • 2020 – 157,261 miles
  • 2019 – 146,511 miles
  • 2018 – 139,361 miles
  • 2017 – 130,780 miles
  • 2016 – 116,809 miles
  • 2014 – 98,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,492 miles
    Test number
    704081365860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,492 miles (+15,413)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,492 miles
    Test number
    159313981398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,079 miles (+154,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,079 miles
    Test number
    698437812349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail17,206 miles (-140,055)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,206 miles
    Test number
    480134402637
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,261 miles (+10,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,261 miles
    Test number
    342722083922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,511 miles (+7,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,511 miles
    Test number
    895009636545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    860221590920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail139,361 miles (+8,581)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    314388003354
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass130,780 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    801787767759
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail130,731 miles (+13,922)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,731 miles
    Test number
    660882062624
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass116,809 miles (+18,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,809 miles
    Test number
    268967840408
    • AdvisoryEngine bay cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRemove item drivers view
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & plastic guards fitted

  12. Pass98,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    716377234347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 FVB

Does LC61 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 FVB expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FVB?
The MOT on LC61 FVB expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 FVB done?
LC61 FVB was recorded at 187,492 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 10,671 miles a year.
Has LC61 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FVB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 FVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 FVB find?
LC61 FVB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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